Removing inner panels

Position the sliding/tilting roof trim -dimension A- approx. 80 mm in front of the roof edge cut-out.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension For Positioning Sliding/Tilting Roof Trim
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Disengage left and right inner side panels. Pull out the connector springs -B- on the gate and pull the sliding/tilting roof trim upwards.

Fig 2: Removing Connector Springs
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Push the sides of the inner panels out of the sliding roof frame inwards (centre of the vehicle).

Fig 3: Pushing Sides Of Inner Panels Out Of Sliding Roof Frame
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